MIDIprotokollat

MIDIprotokollat refers to the Musical Instrument Digital Interface protocol, a technical standard that describes the communication language or protocol between electronic musical instruments, computers, and other related audio devices. It allows these devices to send and receive musical information such as note performance, timing, vibrato, panning, and other control signals. MIDI does not transmit actual audio signals; instead, it transmits event messages. This means that MIDI itself does not produce sound; it is the connected instrument or software that interprets these messages and generates the sound.

Developed in the early 1980s, MIDI revolutionized music production and performance by enabling interconnectivity and control between disparate hardware. A MIDI connection can link a keyboard synthesizer to a computer, allowing the computer to record and play back MIDI data. This data can then be edited, sequenced, and manipulated to create complex musical arrangements. Furthermore, a single MIDI controller can send commands to multiple sound-generating devices simultaneously, creating layered sounds or controlling different instruments with the same performance.

The protocol is structured around a system of messages, each with a specific function. These messages include Note On, Note Off, Program Change (to select sounds), Control Change (for parameters like volume or modulation), and System Exclusive (for manufacturer-specific data). MIDI is a fundamental technology in modern music, underpinning digital audio workstations, synthesizers, sequencers, and many other electronic music tools. Its simplicity and flexibility have ensured its continued relevance in both professional and amateur music creation.